Frostfall Survivor

In the aftermath of the Great Frostfall, the world succumbed to an unyielding winter that descended with a merciless fury. Over 14 years have passed since the initial freeze, leaving behind a world veiled in icy desolation and shrouded in perpetual cold. The Frostbrand, a malevolent force born from the heart of this bitter chill, manifested as an apocalyptic curse that blanketed the lands.

Entire civilizations crumbled in the face of the relentless Frostbrand, an otherworldly phenomenon that consumed and transformed all in its path. People changed, their bodies frozen and contorted, evolving into dangerous entities known as the Frostbranded. These entities, once human, now harbored a chilling aura, driven by an insatiable hunger for warmth and life.

Amidst the frozen wastelands, survivors emerged—individuals who resisted the Frostbrand's corruptive touch. These resilient souls, known as Frostfall Survivors, weathered the storm of despair, clinging fiercely to their humanity. They bear the scars of an unyielding struggle against the encroaching Frostbrand, their very existence a testament to defiance against the world's icy demise.

As civilization teeters on the brink of annihilation, few remnants of society remain scattered across the frozen landscapes. Some have embraced the cold's embrace, becoming almost Frostbranded themselves, while others, the Frostbranded Sorcerers, have harnessed the frigid energies, wielding them against the encroaching darkness.

In this desolate, post-apocalyptic world where survival is a daily battle, Frostfall Survivors navigate the frozen tundra, seeking refuge, forging fragile alliances, and harboring the hope that one day, they might thaw the world's icy grip and reclaim what was lost to the Frostbrand.

Skill Proficiencies: Survival, Arcana

Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan's tools or musical instrument

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: A set of traveler's clothes, a set of artisan's tools or a musical instrument (based on proficiency choice), a small keepsake from your pre-Frostfall life, a pouch containing 10 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Frostfall Survivors often exhibit traits shaped by their struggle for survival in the frozen wastelands. They might be hardened and cautious, resourceful and adaptable, or perhaps carry a lingering hope for a world reclaimed from the icy grip of the Frostbrand.

d3	Personality Trait
1	Distrustful: I don’t trust easily after all I've seen and endured.
2	Adaptive: I adapt quickly to changing circumstances, finding solutions in the most unexpected places.
3	Resilient: No matter how bleak things get, I never give up hope for a better future.

d3	Ideal
1	Survival: In this frozen world, survival is paramount, and I'll do whatever it takes to ensure it.
2	Hope: I believe in the possibility of rebuilding and restoring what's been lost to the Frostbrand.
3	Freedom: I fight against the encroaching Frostbrand for the freedom to live on my own terms.

d3	Bond
1	Community: I seek to protect and support others who are struggling against the Frostbrand.
2	Redemption: I seek to redeem myself or someone else who succumbed partially to the Frostbrand.
3	Knowledge: I'm driven to uncover the origins and weaknesses of the Frostbrand.

d3	Flaw
1	Paranoia: I'm always suspicious of others’ intentions, fearing they might succumb to the Frostbrand.
2	Obsession: I'm obsessed with finding ways to eradicate or control the Frostbrand.
3	Recklessness: I sometimes take unnecessary risks to prove my resilience against the Frostbrand.